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Old 23 June 2007, 03:48 AM   #1
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Howdy from Canada!

I am new and on the hunt for my first Rolex. No other watches appeal to me! I would like either a Sub or Sea Dweller. Just putting the funds together now....

great to be here! Lots of great info....

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Old 23 June 2007, 03:56 AM   #2
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SD or Sub date, can't go wrong with either. Make sure you go to a local AD and try both before you decide since the SD hits higher than the Sub.
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Old 23 June 2007, 08:17 AM   #3
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Hey Dave, welcome!

Both are great pieces. Good luck on the decision.
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Old 23 June 2007, 08:28 AM   #4
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Old 23 June 2007, 09:44 AM   #5
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Thanks Fellas! I'll keep reading and shopping.....

Any suggetions for an AD in Calgary? Prices here are getting higher than some other places in western Canada.
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Old 23 June 2007, 12:13 PM   #6
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Old 23 June 2007, 01:03 PM   #7
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Dave,welcome to TRF.
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Old 23 June 2007, 01:07 PM   #8
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Welcome to TRF, Dave!!

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Old 23 June 2007, 01:19 PM   #9
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Old 23 June 2007, 01:26 PM   #10
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AB is currently booming!!! Prices of housing and everything else is skyrocketing.

Call RDV and see what pricing they have for you... perhaps they can mail out to you.

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Thanks Fellas! I'll keep reading and shopping.....

Any suggetions for an AD in Calgary? Prices here are getting higher than some other places in western Canada.
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Old 23 June 2007, 08:35 PM   #11
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Welcome to TRF...eh!

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Old 23 June 2007, 09:15 PM   #12
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Hi Dave, welcome aboard from another Canuck!
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Old 23 June 2007, 10:51 PM   #13
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Old 24 June 2007, 08:37 PM   #14
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Old 24 June 2007, 10:07 PM   #15
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Hi Dave!

Both the SD and the Sub Date are nice classics, but what to buy is a matter of personal preference.

I for my part would probably go for the Sub Date since it is a better fit on an every day basis.

But then again I like the chunky looks of the SD. I do have a 7½ " wrist (that is the "recommended wrist size if you consider buying an SD), but still, I like the Sub Date better.

If you do a search for SD + Sub Date, you will be able to find / read a LOT of threads / post about what to buy.

But if it is possible, the BEST thing is to go to an AD and try them both on (one at a time, that is ).

The one that REALLY smiles back at ya, is the one you should buy!


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Old 26 June 2007, 04:45 AM   #16
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Old 26 June 2007, 08:46 AM   #17
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Old 4 July 2007, 03:54 AM   #18
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Well, I did it! Bought a no date Sub - should be here in a couple of days. Woohoooo!

Will post pics when it arrives.

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Old 4 July 2007, 04:01 AM   #19
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Well, I did it! Bought a no date Sub - should be here in a couple of days. Woohoooo!

Will post pics when it arrives.

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Old 5 July 2007, 11:53 PM   #20
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Welcome to TRF Dave fine watch the Sub will last you a lifetime
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Old 7 July 2007, 05:36 AM   #21
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The Sub has Landed! Wow, I should have bought one years ago. What a great watch!



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Old 7 July 2007, 05:45 AM   #22
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Well done and congrats on an icon in the Rolex sports line-up. Wear it in good health, pal!!
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Old 7 July 2007, 07:03 AM   #23
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The Sub has Landed! Wow, I should have bought one years ago. What a great watch!



Beautiful watch, Dave. Elegant in its simplicity. Wear it in good health and enjoy.
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